speculator

Noun
  1. Someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts (synset 110653714)
    is a type of: thinker - someone who exercises the mind (usually in an effort to reach a decision)
  2. Someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains (synset 110653473)
    is a type of:
    • adventurer, venturer - a person who enjoys taking risks
    • gambler - a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
    subtypes:
    • hedger - someone who counterbalances one transaction (as a bet) against another in order to protect against loss
    • operator - a speculator who trades aggressively on stock or commodity markets
    • scalper - someone who buys something and resells it at a price far above the initial cost
    • venture capitalist - a speculator who makes money available for innovative projects (especially in high technology)
    same as: plunger

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